How far is Columbia, SC from Holly Hill, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Holly Hill, SC is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.46 mi
01h 26m
Flight
58.91 mi
94.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.91 mi
Kilometers
94.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.46 mi
Kilometers
118.22 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Hill
Mon, May 4, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Mon, May 4, 12:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-04T09:38
Arrive Holly Hill
Mon, May 4, 11:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Columbia
36.7 mi
00h 43m
To Holly Hill
36.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Holly Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Holly Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gervais Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gervais Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Huger Street

    2055 ft · 48 sec · Huger Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1826 ft · 26 sec · Hampton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.1 km · 52 sec · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    927 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North: Holly Hill

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Bunch Ford Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bunch Ford Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old State Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Holly Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
60.4 mi · 82%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.63 mi · 4%
Bunch Ford Road
2.56 mi · 3%
Old State Road
1.65 mi · 2%
Gervais Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Augusta Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
00h 43m from Columbia
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Holly Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Holly Hill?

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Columbia and 36.7 miles from Holly Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Holly Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookdale.

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Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
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Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
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Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Holly Hill. Straight-line distance: 58.91 mi (94.81 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
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#2 Holly Hill

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,162
Coordinates33.3226600, -80.4137000
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Holly Hill (-80.4137, 33.32266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.81 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.52
5.18 gal · 19.62 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.26 $20.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.47 $22.94
Premium $4.78 $12.38 $24.75
Diesel $5.62 $14.57 $29.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Holly Hill. The current time is 09:38:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.